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September 1, 2010

Supplements In A Daily Routine

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When we have a pharmacy or pharmacist to go, there are so many multi-vitamins on the shelves. But we always went to buy it, unless forced by the seller? Most of you might think if you are in vitamins and minerals from natural sources of foods that have added to these products?

The problem is how often we eat healthy? Fruits and vegetables we eat every day is the recommended dose?

According to Dr. Alan Logan, a naturopath and professor at the Harvard School of Continuing Medical Education, under conditions where the demand for vitamins and minerals does not satisfy you, there are four types of products to complete your contribution.

Remember, the supplement is not a substitute for healthy foods that we consume, but the extra food.

1. Multivitamin and mineral

Supplements in a daily routine, you get all the vitamins and minerals you need you. Because all the vitamins and minerals that complement each other for the best health benefits. If you are vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E or other antioxidant vitamins themselves, it would be detrimental. You will receive a pro-oxidant. Consuming a multivitamin does not exceed the daily dose.

2. Vitamin D

Exposure to morning sun is enough vitamin D for several weeks. However, the use of sunscreen prevents us from vitamin D. Mr. Logan also indicated separately absorption of vitamin D (excluding multivitamins not) be harmful. Unfortunately, some people in some places with less sun exposure, it is not luxury. Therefore, they should take supplements of vitamin D to meet the requirements. The recommended dose is 1,000 IU (international units) per day.

3. Fish oil

These fatty acids are present in fish or plants. Fish is considered a source of omega-3 as significantly better than plants need because omega-3 in plants (called alpha-linolenic acid), which are converted by the liver to obtain the benefits of DHA. Although most studies have found omega-3 fatty acids in fish processed by the fish itself. So if you do not eat fatty fish at least three times a week, you need to consume fish oil supplements.

In the meantime, if you’re a vegetarian, omega-3 fatty you from plants such as flax, walnuts and other nuts. Also, make sure you have enough vitamin B6 and vitamin B3, folic acid, zinc and selenium, in order to maximize conversion rates. The recommended daily dose is 1 gram of fish oil with EPA / DHA.

4. Probiotics

If you do not eat fermented foods like yogurt are not regular, you probably will not have enough good bacteria in the system to digest. Instead, the use of probiotics. You should know reduce the quality yogurt too. Therefore Be smart choose the yogurt is more pure and natural. Type of probiotics would be one option among others, kefir, yogurt or Greek.

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